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My take: Remote working may prove to be the great workplace equalizer

As employers begin mandating a return to the office, it’s important they consider how remote working has improved the employee experience for workers who are…

Canadian employers increasingly prioritizing inclusive benefits: survey

Canadian employers are increasingly focusing on coverage for women’s health and gender affirmation in their employee benefits plans, according to a new survey by WTW.…

  • By: Staff
  • February 11, 2025 February 10, 2025
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Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

Nova Scotia says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health-care program will begin this spring, with therapy costs covered by the province for…

Germany providing leave protection for women experiencing miscarriage

Germany is extending maternity protection for women to include those who have suffered a miscarriage after they’ve entered the 13th week of pregnancy, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
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What Newfoundland and Labrador-based employers need to know about changes to employee leave legislation

While Newfoundland and Labrador employees who take three or more consecutive days of sick leave are no longer required to provide their employer with a…

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200 U.K. employers adopting permanent four-day workweek

A total of 200 U.K. employers, representing more than 5,000 employees, have signed up for a permanent four-day workweek with no loss of pay, according…

  • By: Staff
  • February 5, 2025 February 3, 2025
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Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatment

The U.S. Defense Department will no longer reimburse service members for travel out of state to get reproductive health care, including abortions and fertility treatments,…

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46% of Canadian employees prioritizing spending over retirement savings: survey

Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employees say they prioritize spending on their current lifestyle in place of saving for retirement, mainly due to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 4, 2025 February 3, 2025
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What Alberta-based employers need to know about incoming workplace violence, harassment policy changes

Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code are simplifying workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements for employers, says Cristina Wendel, an Edmonton-based employment lawyer…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 31, 2025 February 3, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the Benefits Alliance’s 2025 priorities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2025 January 30, 2025
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My Take: Helping employees amid rising cost of living a win-win for employers

It’s no secret that the cost of living has jumped significantly in Canada over the last five years. Between the price of groceries, mortgages/rents and…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 27, 2025 January 24, 2025
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Coverage of the 2024 Future of Work Summit

On Dec. 10, Benefits Canada’s 2024 Future of Work Summit brought together key industry leaders to discuss pressing human resources issues, such as attraction and retention; diversity, equity and inclusion;…

2024 Future of Work Summit: How preventative health investments can help address rates of chronic illness

Over the past 20 years, the amount Canadians spend on their personal fitness, health and wellness has more than doubled, yet they’ve experienced worse health…

2024 Future of Work Summit: Women ‘reducing hours, taking lesser roles’ to manage menopause symptoms

Women over the age of 40 represent a quarter of the Canadian working population, with those between the ages of 45 and 55 the fastest…

2024 Future of Work Summit: Employers, employees divided on return-to-work process after disability leave

Employees returning from a disability leave and their people managers have notably different perceptions about the return-to-work experience, according to recent research by Sun Life.…

2024 Future of Work Summit: Employers using workplace flexibility, benefits offerings to attract, retain talent

Two-thirds (67 per cent) of employers say there’s currently a shortage of skilled workers in their industry and 58 per cent anticipate a skilled labour…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 27, 2025 January 28, 2025
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2024 Future of Work Summit: The role of DEI in an evolving employee recruitment environment

A majority (65 per cent) of Canadian employers say they have or are working on implementing a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, while 44 per…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on why a majority of Canadians are planning to switch jobs this year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • January 24, 2025 January 23, 2025
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Pharmacare, access to virtual health care among priorities for Benefits Alliance in 2025

Advocacy on the federal government’s pharmacare program will continue to be a core focus for the Benefits Alliance in 2025, says Carolyne Eagan, the association’s…

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How changes to parental, illness leave, job posting requirements could impact Ontario employers

In light of upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment leave policies, as well as new requirements for job postings, it’s important for employers to review and…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 23, 2025 January 22, 2025
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Coverage of the Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum

Benefits Canada’s Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum has been running for nearly 20 years and is the industry’s most popular drug benefits conference.…

2024 Face to Face in Drug Plan Management Forum: Balancing treatment, drug plan sustainability with ADHD in the workplace

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting up to nine per cent of children and five per cent of adults, said Marie-Hélène Dugal,…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Using drug plans to address women’s health at all life stages

Women face unique health challenges throughout their lives — across most age groups, women experience higher rates of chronic diseases compared to men, said Neda…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: The connection between drug benefit utilization and women’s health

Canada’s workforce increasingly reflects the unique health challenges faced by its female population. Between 2018 and 2023, women represented a little more than half of…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Precision oncology plays critical role in breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, predominantly affecting women, with more than 29,000 diagnoses in 2023. It’s complexity is underscored by more…